is ds too heavy to lift? - Infant Care (up to 18 months old) Message Board

bap104 · 08-06-2007, 07:55 AM

DS is 11 months old and I am newly pregnant with #2. Anyone know about limitations I should be aware of? Can I lift ds over my head? Can I swing him around? He always lays on my tummy which does put pressure on it. What about carrying him (he is just under 20 lb). I know I sound narotic, (which I know I am) this just happened a little sooner than I expected.

neshee · 08-06-2007, 10:12 AM

First of all, CONGRATS!! Secondly, no, he is NOT too heavy. I was lifting my 35 lb. 3 year old while pregnant with my, now, 8 week old baby boy. So, you should be just fine! Ask your doc to make sure, and when you are 7-9 months along it may not be comfy for your back to do that, but until then, you are fine. Good luck!